Money and Costs

Brunei dollar (B$)

Budget: Less than B$80

• Dorm bed: B$10–50
• Meals at food stalls or self-catering from markets: B$1–4
• Bus and water taxi: B$1–2 per trip
• Museums: All are free

Midrange: B$80–160

• Air-con double room with bathroom: B$60–80
• Meals at all but the priciest of restaurants: B$5–15
• Taxis, boat tours, national park tours: B$10–40

Top end: More than B$160

• Room in top hotel: B$140–170
• Quality restaurant meal: B$10–20
• Fully guided sightseeing tours: B$40–90

Gentle haggling is common in markets; in all other instances you’re expected to pay the stated price.

ATMs widely available in BSB and larger towns. Credit cards usually accepted at top-end establishments. The Brunei dollar is tied to the Singapore dollar, which is used interchangeably here.